Friday, 6 September 2013

The human
mind is complex yet simple and understanding the way it functions and how we
can relate with it can help you attain phenomenal results consistently.

Recently I began to review the challenges we have in this
Nation Nigeria and I realized that the major issue with Nigeria is not the
system or the structure but the people. Now I can assure you that if you move
Americans to this geographical area known as Nigeria and move Nigerians to the
geographical area known as America, in about 5yrs, Nigeria will be a better
place and America would not be the same and the reason is not far fetched, the
people are the nation.

So what is the issue with Nigerians?

I summarize it with one word CHARACTER

Technically, character
is a morally neutral term describing the nature of a person in terms of major
qualities. So everyone has acharacter.

In most situations, however, when we are talking
about a person’s character we are referring to the sum total of his or her
moral qualities: is she a good person or bad person, is he worthy of trust and
admiration or not.

So when we say someone has good character we are
expressing the opinion that his or her nature is defined by worthy traits like
integrity, courage, and compassion. People of good character are guided by
ethical principles even when it’s physically dangerous or detrimental to their
careers, social standing, or economic well-being. They do the right thing even
when it costs more than they want to pay.

Now going by what I just described character to be,
can you see why I said the problem with Nigeria is the people?

Maybe I should even ask the question; Will you do
the right thing and abide by ethical principles even when it is physically
dangerous or detrimental to your career, social standing or economic (financial)
well-being? Notice that I didn't bring God into the picture just so you don’t
go all religious on me, we are talking morals here.

Keep your answer to yourself and try to imagine how
other Nigerians will respond to this question then you will know why despite how
religious Nigerians are, it doesn't reflect in the society at all.

No one is born with good character; it’s not a
hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is
established by conscientious adherence to moral values, not by lofty rhetoric
or good intentions. This is why we must be a good example to ourselves first
then our children.

Are we teaching our children to be a people of
integrity, to be respectful, kind, loving caring, compassionate, to be their
neighbor’s keeper, to be gentlemen and ladies, to treat others with respect, to
be reliable, to be tolerant and have a good reputation? Are we teaching them
values, to be credible, to be accountable, to save and care for the needy?

We owe it to ourselves first and then our children
and ultimately Nigeria to be a people of good character.

Good Character begets Strength and it cannot be
faulted anywhere in the world.